Mildura to Coober Pedy road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
The best stops on a Mildura to Coober Pedy road trip include Renmark, Burra and Woomera. By car, the distance from Mildura to Coober Pedy is 1,073km, with a driving time of 11h17m.
A Mildura to Coober Pedy road trip takes you from the north-western tip of Victoria to South Australia’s opal mining capital.
Mildura is on the cusp of several excellent outback national parks, and has plenty of wineries to indulge in. Book the best value Mildura accommodation before setting off.
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Mildura to Coober Pedy distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Mildura to Coober Pedy is 1,073km. That makes for a driving time of around 11 hours and 17 minutes.
The best stops to add to a Mildura to Coober Pedy road trip itinerary include Renmark, Burra and Woomera.
Your Mildura checklist
- Find the best accommodation.
- Book a half day visit to the Trentham Estate Winery and Mildura Wetlands…
- … Or a nature-focused Hattah Lakes 4WD tour.
Mildura to Coober Pedy road trip: Mildura to Burra
The Mildura to Port Augusta leg of the Mildura to Coober Pedy drive follows the Sturt Highway over the South Australian border, skirting the northern edge of the Murray Sunset National Park.
The first sizable town in South Australia is Renmark, which is the gateway to the Murray River Walk and the Riverland region. You can also visit the 23rd Street Distillery and stay at the Riverbend Caravan Park.
The Riverland region is home to several lakes that gather around the Murray River, and each one offers something different. You can go kayaking on Loch Luna or camping by Lake Bonney, for example.
The Mildura to Port Augusta drive then joins the Goyder Highway at Monash, following the Murray River until it turns for the south at Morgan.
Click through to the next section: Burra to Port Augusta.